At Buro247 Middle East, we are committed to showcasing and celebrating the extraordinary talent in the Arab world. With our column, #BuroSpotlights, we bring you stories of pioneering artists, innovative designers, tech trailblazers, cinematic visionaries, sports stars, and more.
This week, #BuroSpotlights artist Mohamad El Khayat.
Mohamad El Khayat’s work challenges how we see identity and culture, using vivid collages of abstract figures that pulse with energy and meaning. His art is a bold reinterpretation of Middle Eastern heritage, where fragments of form, color, and texture come together to tell stories beyond words.
El Khayat doesn’t settle for simple portraiture. Instead, he constructs layered compositions where faces and bodies dissolve into shapes and patterns, reflecting the complexity of human experience and the shifting nature of cultural identity. Each painting is a dynamic puzzle, inviting viewers to escape into the world of color and brushstrokes.
Working primarily with acrylics on canvas, his pieces balance restrained color palettes with sharp, vibrant highlights. The brushstrokes are confident and fluid, creating movement and depth that pull you in. His collages feel like visual conversations, always charged with a sense of personal and collective memory.
What makes El Khayat’s art stand out is its ability to fuse the abstract with the familiar. While the figures may not always be clearly defined, their presence is undeniable, evoking emotion and connection. This approach reflects not only his own story but also a wider cultural dialogue about belonging, identity, and transformation in the Middle East today.
His work has caught the eye of collectors across the Middle East and beyond, who appreciate how these vibrant collages bring both energy and sophistication to any space.
In a world flooded with images, Mohamad El Khayat’s art stands out by offering something deeper: a vivid, abstract celebration of Middle Eastern culture that feels both timeless and strikingly modern.
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